Unexpected Alliance

For the first time that night, something like warmth flickered in Declan's eyes as he looked at his stepmother.

"Thank you."

Vivienne waved it off, uncomfortable with gratitude. "I didn't do it for you. I did it for the company. And besides—" Vivienne paused, choosing words carefully, "—what's most important now is Leona. We have to find her immediately."

Declan was stunned. Hearing Vivienne's wor